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Nendoroid Kiyoshimo (Kantai Collection -KanColle-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Kiyoshimo

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the 19th Yugumo Class Destroyer, Kiyoshimo! She comes with three face plates including an energetic smile, a half-damaged expression with her cheeks puffed up as well as an excited expression with sparkling eyes. The front and back of her hair are painted with different colors to faithfully capture her original design.

Optional parts include various turret and torpedo firing effect parts as well as a depth charge with effect parts which allow her to take on all kinds of ships including submarines! In addition, she also comes with a yellow umbrella to recreate her “Rainy Season” illustration, as well as a box of throwing beans for her “Setsubun” illustration. Be sure to add the destroyer that wants to be a battleship to your collection!

“Isn’t it about time you make me into a battleship?”

The Yugumo Class Destroyer Kiyoshimo has been transformed into an adorable Nendoroid! As with all the previous KanColle Nendoroids her ship parts have been faithfully converted into Nendoroid size, together with her outfit – from the frilly dress to the ribbon on her chest!

The deep blue inside color of her hair together with its iconic twists and curls have all been faithfully included!

▲ The tied up part at the back is also lovely! (・∀・)

She comes with three face plates, the first of which being the cheerful smile you can see above, and the second is this half-damaged expression with tears in her eyes! (´□｀｡)

The usual effect parts are also included with turret firing parts and torpedo launching parts all ideal for combat scenes!

Another thing to note about this expression is that the one side of her cheek is all puffed up with air! (/ω＼)

▲ Cute! So cute!! I just want to pet her!!

Plus along with the standard effect parts above, she also comes with a depth charge and depth charge splash effect part making her the ideal Nendoroid to take out submarines! ♪

▲ I love the splashing effect that gives a dynamic look!

Plus she also comes with this yellow umbrella to partially recreate her “Rainy Season” illustration! (∩・∀・)∩

Moving on to her third face plate… a sparkling eyes expression!

That glint in her eyes catches her curious personality perfectly! It works nicely with the umbrella parts too! ♪

*Playing swords with umbrellas is dangerous. Do not follow her example!

Last but not least…

“Evils out! Fortune in!”

She also comes with a box of setsubun beans to recreate her Setsubun illustration!

Here is a photo together with one of her battleship role models!

▲ Displayed with Nendoroid Musashi! (Released August 2016)

The sparkling eyes shows just how much she looks up to and admires the battleship!!

Be sure to add the Yugumo Class Destroyer to your collection!
Nendoroid Kiyoshimo!

She is currently up for preorder!

You can preorder from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP here: http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_NEN_WD_00795/

Preorders from the link above will include a ‘Nendoroid Kiyoshimo’ Special Box Sleeve & Special Nendoroid Base & Clear Ocean Display Sheet as a bonus!!

▲ The base will be approx. 8cm x 8cm in size. The clear sheet is A4 in size!

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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Nendoroid Ash & Pikachu (Pokémon)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The very first Mini CD I ever purchased was “To Be A Pokemon Master”. If I remember correctly the CD was made to look like a Poké Ball!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Ash & Pikachu!

From the popular anime series celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new movie, “Pokémon”, comes a Nendoroid of Ash Ketchum together with Pikachu! He has been sculpted in his original outfit from the beginning series, and comes with three different face plates including a smiling face, a more serious expression for Pokémon battles as well as a gentle smiling expression with closed eyes perfect for showing his close relationship with Pikachu!

His iconic hat can be worn both forward and backward with any of the face plates for all sorts of different display options. Pikachu also comes with both a standard face as well as a battle face allowing for various different scenes. Optional parts include a Poké Ball as well as lightning effect parts for Pikachu’s attacks. Enjoy the adorable Ash and Pikachu in your collection!

“Pikachu, I choose you!”

Apologies for the long wait since their announcement! The main character of the Pokémon series, “Ash”, is joining the Nendoroid series together with his first Pokémon, Pikachu! ★

His arms and tail are both fitted with a ball joint allowing them to moved into various different angles!

As you can see he also has a hole on his back which allows a stand to be attached for jumping poses together with Ash! ☆

▲ High Five! ☆

Although they might be best buddies now, back when they first met that wasn’t quite the case!

In order to recreate scenes like this Pikachu comes with electric effect parts which can be placed around Ash to make it look like he has been electricity!

In addition, Pikachu also comes with a battle face plate which can be used above as a bit of an angry expression, or can instead be used with Ash’s battle expression in order to pose the two of them ready for their next challenge! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

▲ They look perfectly in sync and ready for battle! ♪

Plus the Nendoroid also comes with a rather special option that might be a first on Nendoroids and suits the battle expression perfectly…

He can wear his cap backward and be posed about to throw a Poké Ball!!

The cap can be completed turned around and he also comes with an alternate front hair part to better suit the cap backward! Anyone who has seen the series will remember the scene where he spins his cap around making this a lovely nostalgic item!★

He also comes with a third face plate which is ideal for displaying him playing around with Pikachu – a gentle expression with closed eyes!

Using the included stand you can also pose Ash carrying Pikachu in his arms like above! The way their cheeks are just about touching shows just how close they two are!! This brings back so many memories! ♡

★ ANNOUNCEMENT TIME ★

This Nendoroid Ash & Pikachu will be the commemorative Nendoroid No. 800!!

It’s lovely to have such a world renown series as Nendoroid #800!!

Be sure to catch one for your collection!
Nendoroid Ash & Pikachu!

They’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!★

Plus this product will also be going up for preorder!

Nendoroid More: Pokémon Face Parts Case (Pikachu)!

This case will hold two spare Nendoroid face plates and also have a cute look in your collection!! This is what it looks like if you put Ash’s closed eyes expression inside! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

Be sure to consider it together with Nendoroid Ash & Pikachu!

Also don’t forget that Nendoroid Lillie is currently up for preorder too!

⇒ Product Details
⇒ Blog Review

 

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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A Look at Some of the WonFes Summer 2017 Products: Part 2

ONLY 12 WORKING DAYS TO WONFES!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

It might still be three weeks until WonFes, but looking at just the amount of working days left makes you realize how very close that is! There isn’t much time left to prepare!!

Today I’m going to be going the continuation of the Suwabe’s last blog and take a look at some of the items that will be on sale at Wonder Festival 2017 Summer!Today I’ll be focusing on these three items! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ 三 ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

Left: Wonda-chan Next Door Project FILE04: DANGERDROP Ver.
Center: Nendoroid Reimu Hakurei 2.0
Right: Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki: Free Skating Ver.

 

Let’s take a closer look at each of them! ♪

◆ Nendoroid Reimu Hakurei 2.0 ◆

From the popular game series by Team Shanghai Alice, the ‘Touhou Project’ comes an all-new upgraded Nendoroid of Reimu Hakurei! She comes with three face plates including a cheerful standard expression, a more serious expression for combat scenes as well as a cute, relaxed expression.

Reimu comes complete with her prayer rod and charm cards allowing you to pose her in battle scenes from the series, as well as a cup of tea, a donation box and kneeling parts to display her more relaxed side. Enjoy all sorts of different sides of Reimu in your collection!

The priestess of Hakurei Shine is back in an upgraded version!

This time she comes with a large set of optional parts too!

The Japanese-style umbrella can be held in her hand like so! A part of her hair has been specially made removable to make sure the handle doesn’t get in the way of posing! ★

The little gap in her outfit that shows off her belly button has been sculpted with a little billow as if the wind is blowing along it! (・∀・)

The tied-up part of her hair is fitted with a Nendoroid joint allowing you to match the hair up with various different poses!

The inner packaging looks like this! ♪

The yin-yang round base is included as a bonus with purchases of Nendoroid Reimu 2.0 made at events! More details available here!

As you can see she comes with various different face plates to enjoy all sorts of different sides of her personality! Here is a more combat orientated pose! ♡

▲ The charms can be connected to the base like so!

 The figure is also of course Nendoroid No.700 and even the box for the figure has lots of special details to celebrate #700! ε=(｡・д・｡)

In addition, this B2 Tapestry of Reimu Hakurei illustrated by ideolo will also be available at the event, so be sure to consider it too! ☆

⇒ More Details Here!

 

◆ Nendoroid Yuri Katsuki: Free Skating Ver. ◆

From the popular anime series ‘YURI!!! on ICE’ comes a figure of Japan’s figure skating athlete Yuri Katsuki wearing his free skating “Yuri on Ice” outfit from the series! He comes with two face plates including a standard gentle expression as well as a charming smile.

Yuri has fully articulated arm parts, and the iconic stuffed toy shaped like a rice ball that was thrown down into the rink is also included to help you fully reproduce his skating performance in Nendoroid size! He also comes with new arm parts for use on Nendoroid Victor Nikiforov as well as a Makkachin tissue box case! If you pose the two of them together you can even have them posed as if in the kiss and cry area waiting for results! Enjoy the master and student in your collection!

“I’ll skate even better than Victor imagines!”

The glittery appearance of his outfit and the wonderful blend of colors have all been captured on the Nendoroid beautifully! ♪

▲Even from the back you can see the way his hair is all pulled back!

This package is also rather special with snowflakes with a special print all over the design! (*´ω｀*)

Accessories are as you can see below! He also comes with a special part for use together with Nendoroid Victor Nikiforov!

Along with the gentle standard smile, he also comes with an cute smile with a slight blush and closed eyes! (´□｀｡)

The riceball-shaped plushie can be held in his hands like so!! So cute!! The Makkachin tissue box case can also be held by making use of the same hand parts! ♥

Another thing to note is that there is actually a tissue coming out of the Makkachin tissue box case!

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get my hands on a Nendoroid Victor for this blog, but he will be on sale later next month, so be sure to display him with the tissue box too!! You can find a photo of this over on the GSC product page here!

 

◆ Wonda-chan Next Door Project FILE04: DANGERDROP Ver. ◆

The ideal WonFes souvenir!

As usual the amount of detail on the little figure is absolutely stunning! Just look at the intricate high-pressure water cannon! ★

▲ Mechanical x Cute Girl looking as amazing as ever!

For anyone unfamiliar with the Wonda-chan NEXT DOOR Project, here is a quick summary of the project!

The illustrations of Wonda-chan used on the official WonFes guidebook are always done by a different illustrator for each event, and for the past few events a ‘NEXT DOOR’ Wonda-chan illustration – a second illustration that is done by an up-and-coming illustrator – has been done together with the main Wonda-chan! This secondary Wonda-chan is then made into a figure, creating the perfect souvenir for each Wonder Festival event! Good Smile Company takes part as the manufacturer for the figure!

Well? What do you think?! 

I hope there is something that tickles your fancy this WonFes! If you are able to make it to the event be sure you don’t leave empty handed!! ☆

As usual we will also be updating Facebook, Twitter and more with all sorts of new releases and info, so even if you can’t make it to the event itself be sure to stay tuned for all sorts of figure updates! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ

If you’re looking for more info and updates, be sure to check the official site below!!

SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

 

 

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Nendoroid Morgana (Persona 5)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the highly anticipated…
Nendoroid Morgana!

From the popular game “Persona 5” comes a Nendoroid of the Phantom Thieves’ feline mascot, Morgana! His unique design has been captured in Nendoroid size as faithfully as possible, and his eye and mouth parts are separately interchangeable and each come with four different options for a total of sixteen different combinations. You can enjoy everything from his cuter side to combat scenes all with the single figure!

The lower body of the Nendoroid not only captures Morgana’s design faithfully, but also includes a joint covered with flexible parts to completely cover up the joint for a seamless appearance that can still easily be moved around. Optional accessories include a slingshot and saber to recreate battle scenes, as well as parts to pose him in the finish pose of his “All-Out Attack” illustration. Enjoy all sorts of different sides of Morgana in your collection!

“Don’t call me a cat! I am Morgana.”

From ATLUS’s popular RPG game “Persona 5” comes an adorable Nendoroid of the strange, cat-like creature that the protagonist and Ryuji saved from a Palace in the Metaverse – Morgana!

Due to his unique shape, the design differs quite a lot to standard Nendoroids! Morgana comes with separate eye parts and mouth parts that can be used in any combination!

There are a total of four of each, meaning there are 16 different expressions to enjoy!

You can just imagine some of the combinations, for instance this rather iconic expression from the start of his “All-Out Attack”!

Or instead some original creations to create your very own Morgana!

▲ A surprised look when I turned the camera at him! ☆

The photos you see here are a painted prototype, but the prototype is in fact not quite complete just yet! The final version will include a joint in the lower body that will be covered up with a flexible ‘skin’ that will keep it looking seamless and natural while still allowing for all sorts of different nuances when posing!! ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ 三 ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ

It’s so nice to know he’ll keep his round looking form yet also be able to posed in various ways! The yellow scarf around his neck also has a joint included at the tied-up part allowing you to alter the angle to best suit your poses! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

▲ From surprised to looking cool and composed!

Anyway, let’s take a look at the other parts he comes with! ☆

– Slingshot –

– Saber –

▲ A little peek at his cute pink paws too!

In other words he comes with both a long and short-ranged weapon to choose from!

They can of course be used to pose him based on the combat scenes in the game, but can also be used for original poses as well! ★

▲ Just swapping out the eyes makes for such a different feel!

Last but not least he comes with one more rather special part!

He comes with both a chair and a cigar in order to recreate the final pose at the end of the “All-Out Attack” scene from the game! An alternate sitting body us also included to easily place him in the sitting pose! ♪

“Another one down!”

▲ The shiny leather-like look of the chair captured so nicely!

Add the cute Phantom Thieves’ navigator to your collection!
Nendoroid Morgana!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

Keep your eyes on the Good Smile Company Website tomorrow for more details!

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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A Look at Some of the WonFes Summer 2017 Products!

Hello everyone!
Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe) from the Corporate Planning Division here!

ONLY 3 WEEKS UNTIL WONFES!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at some of the items that will be on sale at WonFes!

▶ Nendoroid Kirito & Asuna: O.S Ver.
▶ Nendoroid More: Dress Up Wedding – Elegant Ver.
▶ Nendoroid More: Face Parts Case (Straw Hat Penguin)

Nendoroid Kirito & Asuna: O.S Ver.

From ‘Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale’ comes a set of Nendoroids of the main characters Kirito and Asuna in their new outfits from the movie! The AR-type information terminal “Augma” that plays an important role in the movie is included on both of them, and Kirito’s sword and Asuna’s rapier are also included. Enjoy their close bond and powerful combination in Nendoroid size!

*This product will only be available at events. It will not be on sale at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP.
*Standard sales of these products as individual characters are planned in the future, but the specifications will differ to this set version.

Box Open! Blister Out!

This particular set features both Kirito and Asuna together in a special set based on their outfits from the Sword Art Online movie! Optional parts are relatively simple just with their swords, but the price has also been kept nice and reasonable! ♪

The bases are also rather unique Ordinal Scale round bases!

▲ Different sized stands are also included to make sure posing is nice and easy!

They can be posed in the signature pose from the front of the box…

▲ We’re already all the way to Nendoroid #750! Time flies by!

Or instead posed with their swords at the ready!

Even with the same face plate the change in pose can make for quite a different impression! (*´ω`*)

One important thing to note is that this product is event exclusive! It will not be available from the ONLINE SHOP or our partner shops! Be sure to pick it up at WonFes if you want them!

Nendoroid More: Dress Up Wedding – Elegant Ver.

‘Nendoroid More’ is a series of products created to make Nendoroids even more enjoyable, and this second set of wedding outfits to join the Nendoroid More Dress Up series is sure to bring all sorts of happy memories to your Nendoroids!

The set includes four different dresses: Rich Gold and Cheerful Yellow standard wedding dresses, as well as Baroque Green and Gothic Black princess style wedding dresses. There are also Rich Gold, Traditional Navy, Baroque Green & Gothic Black tuxedos for use with male Nendoroids, creating a total of eight different types to collect!
Dress up your favorite Nendoroids as bride and groom and create a day that they will never forget!

*Images shown here are for illustrative purposes only. No Nendoroid head parts are included with this product. (Tiara is included)
*May not be compatible with certain Nendoroids depending on the character design.

Dressing-Up is So Much Fun!! (`・ω・´) 

♥ Rich Gold

Model: Nendoroid Aoba Suzukaze

 

♠ Rich Gold

Model: Nendoroid Monoyoshi Sadamune

 

♥ Cheerful Yellow

Model: Nendoroid Anna

 

♠ Traditional Navy

Model: Nendoroid Hozuki

*Spiked back is included with Nendoroid Hozuki.

 

♠ Gothic Black  x ♥ Gothic Black

Models:

・Nendoroid Kirito & Asuna: O.S Ver. (Hair Parts)
・Nendoroid Kirito (Face Plate)
・Nendoroid Asuna: Titania Ver. (Face Plate)

 

♠ Baroque Green x ♥ Baroque Green

Models:

・Nendoroid Kitakami
・Nendoroid Ooi
・Nendoroid More: Face Swap 02 (Ooi’s Face Plate)

 

♠ Baroque Green x ♥ Baroque Green

Models:

・Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi (Hair Parts)
・Nendoroid Hanayo Koizumi: Training Outfit Ver. (Face Plate)
・Nendoroid Rin Hoshizora: Training Outfit Ver.
・Nendoroid Playset #04: Western Life A Set

As you can see the set comes with all sorts of different colors of both dresses and suits for both male and female characters to enjoy their wedding in Nendoroid size! Be sure to dress-up your favorite characters!! ♪

 

Nendoroid More: Face Parts Case (Straw Hat Penguin)

‘Nendoroid More’ is a series of products created to make Nendoroids even more enjoyable, and the latest addition to the series is a new face parts case with a penguin theme! The cases allow you to store up to two spare expression parts inside while also having a cute appearance to put on display – which means that even your spare parts will have a place in your collection! The included straw hat can be attached and removed and even placed on other characters!

*Images shown here are for illustrative purposes only. No Nendoroid expression parts are included with this product.
*Certain face plates may not fit into the parts case depending on the character design.

An all new addition to the Face Parts Case series! ♪

▲ A straw hat and red bow-tie for a handsome, charming look! ♡

As usual you can put various face plates inside…

This time you can also use the straw hat separately on other Nendoroids!

A perfect little souvenir to remember the event by!! ♪

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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Nendoroid Yoshino Koharu (Sakura Quest)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I always get excited when someone gives me onsen manjuu as a souvenir! It’s one of this things that is really delicious, but you can’t just buy on a daily basis, making it one of the best gifts!

Anyway, today I’m going to take a look…
Nendoroid Yoshino Koharu!

From the anime series “Sakura Quest” comes a Nendoroid of the girl who serves as the “King” of the Chupakabura Kingdom – Yoshino Koharu! She comes with three face plates including a cheerful smile, a surprised expression as well as a cute chewing expression for when she fills her mouth with manjuu steamed buns.

Optional parts include a cape, crown and scepter, as well as the “sword in the stone” which can also be removed from the stone and held by Yoshino. One of the famous Chupakabura manjuu steamed buns is also included for her to enjoy – a huge selection of parts to bring out Yoshino’s personality and recreate your favorite scenes from the series! Be sure to add her to your collection!

“Please don’t call me normal!”

From the third in P.A WORKS’ “Working” series, Sakura Quest comes a Nendoroid of the “King” of the Chupakabura Kingdom – Nendoroid Yoshino Koharu!

Her lovely crown and the cape with a lovely white fluffy collar have both been included, and she also comes with her scepter to complete her regal appearance as the king!

▲ Even in Nendoroid size the crown looks very detailed and fancy! ♪

Along with her standard cheerful smiling face, she also comes with a surprised expression as well as a holy sword in a stone!

▲ This expression can be used for all sorts of things!

As you can see from the above photo, the crown and cape can also be removed for a more casual looking Yoshino! (´□｀｡)

The sword can also be removed and equipped by the Nendoroid!

▲ Even holding a sword, the smile makes her look so cute and innocent!

Anyway, moving on to her third face plate… a chewing face! (๑´ㅂ`๑)

The cheeks puffed up with food are so cute! The right side is actually sculpted sticking out a bit to show just how much manjuu she has eaten! She also comes with a Chupakabura manjuu steamed bun to hold as well!! ♥

The image on the front may look like an unidentified creature, but as we all know it is super delicious! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

If you don’t think of her as eating, the chewing expression can also be used as a content smile… or even a bit of a scheming face depending on how you display her!

Recreate your favorite scenes from the series as well as all sorts of original situations in cute Nendoroid size!

Add the adorable King of the Chupakabura Kingdom to your collection!

Nendoroid Yoshino Koharu!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 6th July!

In addition if you preorder from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP she will also come with a “It’s My Fault” Cage Plate!

A special attachment parts are also included to place the stand in front of her to recreate the scene from the series!

▲ I imagine it could be fun to use with other characters too! (人´∀｀*)

◆ Sakura Quest Official Site: http://sakura-quest.com/
◆ Sakura Quest Official Twitter: @manoyama_PR

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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Nendoroid Wakatoshi Ushijima (Haikyu!)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

We’re now into July and the heat is already starting to become unbearable! I hope everyone is taking care during these hotter months!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Nendoroid Wakatoshi Ushijima!

From the popular volleyball manga and anime series, ‘Haikyu!!’, comes a Nendoroid of the Shiratorizawa High School Volleyball Club’s captain known as the undisputed champion – Wakatoshi Ushijima! He comes with three face plates including a standard confident expression, an expression showing his confidence during a match as well as a smiling expression with closed eyes.

The Nendoroid allows you to recreate a number of memorable scenes from the series and also comes with a volleyball as well as a special base made in the image of a volleyball court. He also comes with effect parts to display him hitting the volleyball with great force for action poses, as well as a water bottle for some more relaxed poses. Be sure to display him with the previously released characters in the series and enjoy all sorts of different situations in Nendoroid size!

“It doesn’t matter who they are. We will take them on.”

The “undisputed champion” and ace of Shiratorizawa High School’s Volleyball Club, Wakatoshi Ushijima is joining the Nendoroid series! Even in Nendoroid form that sincere and stoic personality comes through so nicely! His standard pose above also has him clinging to the volleyball with one hand in a pose very befitting to his character!

As with all the previous team captains, he comes complete with his team jersey to display on his shoulders! ★

The sleeves even have ball joints in them allowing for slightly different nuances as they blow about in the wind! (∩・∀・)∩

Although it is a little hard to see in the photos, another thing to note is that his hair has an ever so slight brown-green gradient effect!

The coloring has been very carefully balanced to both capture his unique highlights and look good in Nendoroid size! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

He comes with a large selection of interchangeable arm parts  as well as a three-joint stand which can be used to recreate his jumps and moves on the volleyball court!

Jumping up…

Carefully aiming, and…

…going for the shot!!!

You can pose him going through the complete motion of spiking the volleyball!

As you can see from the photo above he even comes with effect parts to show how much force he is spiking the ball with!! ☆

▲ You can see why they say he has the force of a cannon!

Plus, along with the standard face plate above…

He also comes with this relaxed looking smiling face as well as a water bottle for some break scenes, as well as…

A face plate showing off his confidence based on a certain scene from the series! I took this photo with less light than normal to bring out that dark look to better suit the scene!!

Here is is displayed with Nendoroid Hinata! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Hinata is a final product while Wakatoshi is still a prototype which makes him a little bigger, but the final products will correctly show their differences in height!

Be sure to add the cute little undisputed champion to your collection!
Nendoroid Wakatoshi Ushijima!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

In addition, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Wakatoshi Ushijima Undisputed Champion Ver. as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering!

Also don’t forget that figma Hinata is also currently up for preorder! ☆

⇒ PRODUCT DETAILS
⇒ BLOG REVIEW

 

Plus Nendoroid Lev Haiba and Nendoroid Morisuke Yaku are currently in the works!

Stay tuned for more updates!

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Ver. (Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-)

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Thanks to everyone who tuned into today’s ORANGE ROUGE live stream! Today I’m going to be taking a look at the 1/8th scale…
Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Ver.!

From the popular browser and smartphone game “Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-” comes a 1/8th scale figure of Mikazuki Munechika based on his “Awakened” appearance.

The powerful impact of his pose together with the gorgeous details of his outfit have all been captured in careful detail, with the intricate golden patterns woven into his dark blue kimono faithfully included on the figure. The vivid gradient of the kimono as also been preserved to fully capture Mikazuki’s charm, and can be enjoyed from any angle you please. Mikazuki Munechika is said to be the most beautiful of the Five Great Swords, so be sure to add his beauty to your collection!

“A good fight. Time to take it seriously.”

The most beautiful of the Five Great Swords, Mikazuki Munechika is back once again as a 1/8th scale figure, this time in his “Awakened” version!

The figure was shown as a prototype back during the 2017 Winter Wonder Festival, and now it is finally ready to go up for preorder! ヽ(*´Д｀*)ﾉ

This is how he looks from the back!

The twist in his hips and the movement of the outfit together with the twist have all been captured beautifully! (∩・∀・)∩

Just like the previously released Mikazuki Munechika, this version also includes the intricate patterns and prints of the outfit!

This design is easily one of the most detailed designs that our manufacturing team have ever had to deal with, but it comes out looking so beautiful and the way the light reflects against it brings out the glossy look o the fabric, as well as the creases that form from the dynamic poses! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

Displayed with the previously released Mikazuki Munechika!

▲ Left: Mikazuki Munechika (Released October 2016)
Right: Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Ver. (Base Is Temporary)

The contrast between “Still” and “Dynamic”!

This time around the figure is based on Mikazuki’s Awakened appearance that he takes when unleashing a powerful attack in combat! The composed and confident look on his face captures his gallant character so beautifully!

The dirt and tears in his outfit from the battle have also been preserved on the figure!

▲ The “dirty” look has been captured so perfectly!

The amount of dirt and tears of the outfit on areas that were never visible on the original illustration have all been carefully considered based on the front appearance!

The way the tears and dirt have been included on the figure establish the situation and tell a story as to how the fight has gone down!

▲The cut into his chest and the tear in his outfit where he was cut… the scrapes on his arm… just looking at them make you realise how heated the battle has been!

While I love figures for their artistic beauty, I also love having them set in a situation like this so that you can think about their character and background as you look at the beautiful figure! ★

Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Ver. has been sculpted by Sato!

This is the same sculptor that has brought us previous Touken Ranbu scale figures such as Yamatonokami Yasusada and Okurikara! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

 

– Yamatonokami Yasusada – 

– Okurikara –

⇒ You can see more Touken Ranbu Products over here!

This figure is rather different to the previous Touken Ranbu scale figures as the Awakening version is a more focused on a look in combat, but there is still a very refined and graceful look to Mikazuki’s stance and sculpt!

They often say that a good sword fight is just as beautiful as a dance, but looking at this figure was the first time that I thought that may actually be true!

The stance, the way his clothes flow around him, and the movement captured in his feet all show off his fighting prowess! The details on the accessories of his outfit together with his hair blowing in the wind as he moves around are also all so perfect!! 

The figure captures both the rough side of combat together with the elegance of Mikazuki for beautiful contrast with such amazing attention to detail!!

Below are some of the points of the figure that really stood out to me!

– Feet –

The tips of his toes clearly have so much strength put into them capturing the tension of the battle and also causing the tabi to come with a very uneven sculpt. The hakama he is wearing also has a beautifully soft look to it as it swirls around with his motion! 

Also note the motion and details included on the tassels!

– From the Back– 

As I had just mentioned, the motion of the tassels is incredible, and from the back they look even more amazing as they flick around together with the flapping motion of the blue flap.

If you look close you’ll even notice that the reverse side of the flap even has the pattern and the back-stitching of the tassels! One of the best things about figures is that you can see all the areas that were never visible on the original illustration – simply pick the any angle you wish!!

▲ The fabric at the front hos his neck also has the pattern!

– Body –

The bare skin Mikazuki is showing from his right shoulder down to his waist looks so impressive in so many different ways! Just look at those abs and pectoral muscles! (/ω＼)

Mikazuki may be known as a character that takes things at his own pace, but looking at this figure you can certainly see he is ready to fight with the best of the sword boys!

Also note the thickness of his gloves! You can see the point the end at his elbows there is a sudden drop in thickness to reveal his toned arms!

▲I can just imagine his combat lines playing through my head! 

– Facial Expression –

Last but not least: His gallant facial expression!

Those sharp eyes and shouting mouth with his lips and teeth all sculpted so amazingly!! It’s certainly a different impression to the previous Mikazuki, but still a very important part of his character!! I’m so glad I can look at it so close up now!! (｀；ω；´)

Also note those beautiful crescent moons in his pupils!! Looking right into his eyes like this is probably my favorite way to look at the figure!! ♡

There is really far too much to look at with a figure like this! I hope I managed to capture at least most of his charm for everyone! Be sure to take a nice close look from all sorts of different angles once he joins your collection!

A figure featuring an amazing blend of intensity and elegance!
Mikazuki Munechika: Awakened Ver.!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

In addition, orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Mikazuki Munechika Sword Charm: Awakened Ver. as a bonus!


Be sure to consider it when preordering!

PLEASE NOTE: REGARDING THE SWORD GUARD

*The photos on this blog were taken before this section of the figure was corrected. The final version will have this area correctly sculpted and painted gold.

 

▼ Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Products
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/toukenranbu

▼ ORANGE ROUGE Official Site
http://orangerouge.com/

 

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Saya Yamabuki (BanG Dream!)

Nendoroid Poppin’Party: Complete!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the final Poppin’Party Nendoroid…
Nendoroid Saya Yamabuki!

From the anime series BanG Dream! comes a Nendoroid of Poppin’Party’s lead drummer, Saya Yamabuki! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression, a cheerful smiling expression as well as a content expression.

Optional parts include her drum set featuring the band logo allowing you to display her performing live, as well as her twin pedal bag allowing you to display her on the way to and from practice. Be sure to display her with the previously announced Poppin’Party Nendoroids and recreate various different situations from the series!

“Welcome to Yamabuki Bakery!”

Poppin’Party’s drummer and someone who will always be willing to listen to Kasumi’s troubles and help out the group – Saya Yamabuki is joining the Nendoroids! ♡

Her  ponytail tied up quite high has been beautifully sculpted! ♪

▲ The ponytail features a joint allowing it to swing left and right! (●‘∀‘●)ﾉ”

But perhaps the most impressive thing about her Nendoroid is that it comes with a complete, fully detailed drum set!! Just look at the impressive size of the set!!

▲ Even the double pedal on the left has been preserved in Nendoroid size!

On the front of the drums you can see the BanG Dream! logo together with the Pearl Drums logo, which has been included with full permission from the company! ☆

▲ Even in chibi size, the detail makes the drums look very realistic!

This of course means that the Nendoroid Poppin’Party series is now complete!!

– Nendoroid Kasumi Toyama –

▲ Releases August 2017

– Nendoroid Arisa Ichigaya –


▲ Releases September 2017

– Nendoroid Rimi Ushigome –

▲ Releases October 2017

– Nendoroid Tae Hanazono –

▲ Releases October 2017

 

Anyway, let’s get back to Saya! ♥

Along with her gentle standard expression above, she also comes with a cheerful winking expression, as well as…

A super cute content expression! ♥

There is something about this expression that makes me feel all relaxed inside! She looks so very happy!! (/ω＼)

You can combine this expression with the drum set to display her really enjoying her own performance with the band!! ☆

I imagine that if I was standing in front of her playing the guitar and I looked back to see this expression, I would instantly lose any stress and worry I had and be able to play at my very best!! I’m a little envious of Kasumi!!

Along with the drum set, she also comes with another little accessory…

A Twin Pedal Bag to display her on the way to practise! ♪

This part matches up with all the previous members instrument cases, allowing you to display them all walking along together with their instruments!

▲ The thickness of the bag has been faithfully captured!

Be sure to add the reliable drummer to your collection!
Nendoroid Saya Yamabuki!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 29th June!

In addition, if you purchase from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, you will also receive a Special Background Sheet for Nendoroids (Yamabuki Bakery) as a bonus! ♪

Be sure to consider it when preordering!!

▲ Bonus is exclusive to the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP!

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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Nendoroid Edward Elric (FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)

Today’s Main Feature!

Hello everyone!! Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the much-awaited…
Nendoroid Edward Elric!★

From the popular “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST” series comes a Nendoroid of Edward Elric! He comes with three different face plates including his standard grinning smile, a tough-looking serious expression as well as an angry expression perfect for when anyone calls him short!

He has specially articulated arm parts that allow him to be displayed with his hands together in his classic alchemy pose, and he also comes complete with parts to display his automail right arm revealed, along with parts to switch it out into a blade.

He also comes with alchemy effect parts, a wall part being transmuted out of the ground and a special lower body part that allows him to be displayed crouching down. Enjoy the adorable Nendoroid Edward in your collection!

Nendoroid Alphonse Elric will also be available for preorder soon, so be sure to display the brothers together!

“I’ll show you there’s no comparison between us!”

The youngest State Alchemist in history that became known as the “Fullmetal Alchemist”, Edward Elric is joining the Nendoroids! His fluttering red cape, blond ponytail and confident smile have all been captured in lovely detail! He also comes with alchemy effect parts that connect to his arms to display him just before transmuting something! ★

This was one of the items voted for during the Nendoroid 10th Anniversary Next Nendoroid Survey! Thanks again to everyone who voted!!

Along with the determined smile above, he also comes with two other face plates to bring out different sides of his personality! ((´д`●))三((●´д`))

– Serious Expression –

He looks much more focused with this expression, with a tightly closed mouth showing his tougher side as he stands ready for combat! His iconic braided hair is connected with a joint allowing you to move it around to better match various poses!

He is so small and cute… which leads me onto the next face plate!

– Angry Expression –

“WHO ARE YOU CALLING SMALL?!“

An expression that just had to be included with Ed! It’s amazing how well this expression translated into Nendoroid form!! ♡

But anyway, let’s move on to the included accessories! First up, he comes with an alternate arm part that reveals his automail arm!

The torn appearance of his jacket as well as the mechanical design of the arm have been sculpted in beautiful detail! ★

But that’s not the only alternate arm part he comes with!

“Didn’t I tell you? There is no comparison.“

He also comes with an interchangeable arm where his arm has been transmuted into a blade to fight with! (*´∀｀)ノ

The automail parts all make use of a metallic paint that bring out that heavy, metallic appearance so effectively! But we’re still not done yet, Ed also comes with parts to show off one of his signature moves…

Crouching Parts + Half-Transmuted Wall!

Note that the bottom of the wall is made with translucent parts to bring out that transmutation effect that really captures the atmosphere of the series! ☆

This is how the pose looks from the side!

It’s more of a half-kneeling pose – the pose that he often took just after clapping his hands together like in the pose from earlier! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

The pose couldn’t be recreated with just standard Nendoroid joints but it was too important not to include, so an entirely separate lower body part and legs are included to pose him this

You can use this same body part and pose him not touching the ground to display him like this…

Ed having a temper tantrum after someone has mistaken his brother for him or called him short!! When the kneeling pose is placed up like this it looks like he is jumping around and kicking in the air! It suits the angry expression so perfectly!!

As you can see you can enjoy all sorts of different sides of the Fullmetal Alchemist with the various included parts and face plates – be sure to add the cute little shorty Nendoroid to your collection!

Nendoroid Edward Elric!

He will be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

In addition, purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Spiked Bat & Hand Part to hold it as a bonus!!

Order Here: http://goodsmileshop.com/en/p/GSC_NEN_WD_00788/

Be sure to consider it when preordering!! 

Also don’t forget that his brother will also be joining him soon!!
Nendoroid Alphonse Elric!

* Image from Wonder Festival 2017 (Winter)

 

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SUMMER WONFES INFORMATION!!!

⇒ http://whl4u.jp/en/

The product and booth information for the Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s joint booth at WonFes “WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!!” has been announced today!! Be sure to take a look at the site above for more details!! ヽ(●´Д｀●)ﾉ

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